Is Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC045490) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Talk Lipoedema (SCIO)'s charity number?

Talk Lipoedema (SCIO)'s charity number is SC045490. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045490?

Search SC045490 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Talk Lipoedema (SCIO)?

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When was Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) was entered on the register on 16 March 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045490SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Talk Lipoedema (SCIO)

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Talk Lipoedema (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £38,917
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £36,127
Registered charity number: SC045490
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: talklipoedema.org

Quick answer

Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) (number SC045490) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) do?

Talk Lipoedema provides advocacy, information and support for people living with lipoedema, including signposting to services and establishing support groups. It raises awareness of the condition through workshops, training and information packages for both the public and healthcare professionals. The charity also supports the development of medical research through partnerships and fundraising and undertakes social research to understand the impact of lipoedema and campaign for improved recognition and care

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Talk Lipoedema (SCIO)

Answers Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 March 2015
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Talk Lipoedema (SCIO). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC045490) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Talk Lipoedema (SCIO)'s charity number?: Talk Lipoedema (SCIO)'s charity number is SC045490. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045490?: Search SC045490 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) do?: Talk Lipoedema provides advocacy, information and support for people living with lipoedema, including signposting to services and establishing support groups. It raises awareness of the condition through workshops, training and information packages for both the public and healthcare professionals. The charity also supports the development of medical research through partnerships and fundraising and undertakes social research to understand the impact of lipoedema and campaign for improved recognition and care
Does Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Talk Lipoedema (SCIO). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Talk Lipoedema (SCIO)?: Talk Lipoedema (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://talklipoedema.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Talk Lipoedema (SCIO) was entered on the register on 16 March 2015.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.